Author: WN Moderator
Date:   11-18-09 20:05

Hello everyone

I'd like to draw your attention to our new Political Chat forum.

We have talked about it for a while and it's finally here. We'd like you to use this new forum for discussing anything 'politically charged' in an effort to 'clean up' the Smoko forum for those users who wish to avoid such heated debates.

We hope you enjoy this new discussion place.

Regards
WN Moderator

Author: Kitty Foyle
Date:   11-18-09 20:50

Little by little we're getting there, Moderator Elaine! Now if we could just get the "older messages" button to stay put. The little bugger has wandered off yet again.

(Well, Donald....it's been semi-nice to know you. :-)

*_*

Author: Beautiful Loser
Date:   11-19-09 08:49

Yippy skippy. Maybe now the fab five will leave Smoko for its intended purposes: a place to relax, not clash heads, nothing heavy please, etc.......................... :)

Author: jayce
Date:   11-19-09 10:30

A new forum, after all these years?... It's like suddenly discovering a whole new continent.

Author: stevenlabree ©¿©¬
Date:   11-19-09 10:54

"We have talked about it for a while"

We have?

I would still prefer an edit button, or the option to delete my post if I later decide I've stuck my foot in my mouth.


And no one needs to add "Like now?"



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Author: WN Moderator
Date:   11-19-09 20:00

Well like most things in life, it all comes down to money. I am unfortunately working with a limited budget and so the quick/easy things to fix or implement get done first.

Next time there are some spare funds we will look into the 'edit button' and of course work on the 'older messages' link.

Regards
WN Moderator

Author: Mya Bell
Date:   11-19-09 22:49

Any chance of calling it News and Views or Views and Perspectives instead of politics? That would encourage people to talk about politics in context, which is important for us as writers.

--- Mya Bell

Author: L C
Date:   11-19-09 23:47

How much money does an edit button cost?

Author: Frank Dickson
Date:   11-20-09 00:43

Moderator, would you be interested in selling writers.net? I'm looking for a hobby and have the resources and skills to work on it and even expand it.

Author: Frank Baron
Date:   11-20-09 01:13

Frank, I'd be willing to pony up some cash if you want a mostly-silent partner.

Author: Kitty Foyle
Date:   11-20-09 08:59

Author: Mya Bell
Date: 11-19-09 22:49

Any chance of calling it News and Views or Views and Perspectives instead of politics? That would encourage people to talk about politics in context, which is important for us as writers.
- - - - - - -

Even here, whenever somebody posts a comment, they are revealing their perspective (or perception) about something or other. IMO, the so-called political forum will turn out to be little more than an extension of Smoko -- just another place for babbling.

Ah, but that's right! There will be no moderation over there! For that reason I have a feeling people will hang around the New Kid more than they will (the comparatively benign) Smoko. It's the ol' train wreck philosophy, doncha know. :-)

*_*.

Author: Kitty Foyle
Date:   11-20-09 09:13

That should be "no moderating," not moderation.

(Although, '"no moderation" might apply too. :-)

*_*

Author: stevenlabree ©¿©¬
Date:   11-20-09 10:04

"How much money does an edit button cost?"

Yeah....we could have a bake sale.

Seriously, though. Since this is an American website operating under the rules and such of the U.S.A., and the Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, and we call it a Political Chat Forum, should it be moderated? Shouldn't there be free speech and our right to say exactly what we want to say?

Author: Rogue Mutt
Date:   11-20-09 10:32

Since this is an American website operating under the rules and such of the U.S.A., and the Constitution guarantees freedom of speech

I thought it was based out of Australia or New Zealand or somewhere like that.

Author: Beautiful Loser
Date:   11-20-09 10:40

I thought WN was based in Cali. /shrugs

I agree with Steve. I say what I want when I want and where I want and you no like, tough titties. ;)

Author: stevenlabree ©¿©¬
Date:   11-20-09 10:53

Headquarters

Netconcepts
2820 Walton Commons West, Suite 123
Madison, WI 53718

Author: Rogue Mutt
Date:   11-20-09 11:12

Ah, they just have an office in New Zealand and one in China. Hmmm, if they really are headquartered in Madison I could just take a drive over there sometime. Road trip!

Author: Rogue Mutt
Date:   11-20-09 11:12

BTW, the political forum is unmoderated so you can say what you want when you want.

Author: Beautiful Loser
Date:   11-20-09 11:20

Yeah, like Smoko is moderated. ;)

I've gotta fly.

Have a great weekend, all.

Author: stevenlabree ©¿©¬
Date:   11-20-09 11:40

"A word of warning - this forum is not moderated."

Leave it to you to see the details, Rogue. :-)

I think I said something about a foot in the mouth in another thread.....

Author: Frank Dickson
Date:   11-20-09 13:13

Frank Baron:

Frank, I'd be willing to pony up some cash if you want a mostly-silent partner.

I'd enjoy that. It would be a nice amount of cash for the moderator and we could all get involved.

Author: L C
Date:   11-20-09 13:18

No, actually it would turn into another "Absolute Write," with oceans of soccer mom chitchat. Isn't one enough?

Author: Frank Dickson
Date:   11-20-09 13:21

L C:

No, actually it would turn into another "Absolute Write," with oceans of soccer mom chitchat. Isn't one enough?

It could be whatever you want it to be.

Author: L C
Date:   11-20-09 13:40

Sure, after me, Lily and Don are banned. LOL

Author: Frank Dickson
Date:   11-20-09 13:47

L C:

Sure, after me, Lily and Don are banned. LOL

Actually, the goal would be to take the site to full XXX squirrel porn. Hope that's not a problem for anyone.

Author: Mark Ellis
Date:   11-20-09 14:07

Although that proposed direction has merit, I don't think anybody should be banned.

However, people should own what they post and that means establishing upfront who--or what--they really are.

Cowardice tends to level any so-called moral high ground.

Author: L C
Date:   11-20-09 14:22

Mark, you rarely post here. What would a forum of people who rarely post look like? Would it be better than a forum of "cowardly" posters who keep things moving?

Author: nancy drew
Date:   11-20-09 21:32

Now that's my kinda site, Frank darling.

When I think about the little furry creatures in compromising positions (spread eagle, posing with colorful beach balls, cleverly hiding their fuzzy bits behind paisley Lastex), I yearn to come out of hibernation.

Author: nancy drew
Date:   11-20-09 21:33

Oopsie!

Actually, the goal would be to take the site to full XXX squirrel porn.

Now that's my kinda site, Frank darling.

When I think about the little furry creatures in compromising positions (spread eagle, posing with colorful beach balls, cleverly hiding their fuzzy bits behind paisley Lastex), I yearn to come out of hibernation.

Author: Don Daffron
Date:   11-20-09 21:44

That Frankie!
First chickens and now squirrels. What next? Goats?

Author: nancy drew
Date:   11-20-09 21:48

You only wish, Don.

Then your fantasy goat world would be blown wide open.

You old Deep Goat, you.

Author: Frank Dickson
Date:   11-20-09 22:02

Nancy:

When I think about the little furry creatures in compromising positions (spread eagle, posing with colorful beach balls, cleverly hiding their fuzzy bits behind paisley Lastex), I yearn to come out of hibernation.

Squirrels "cleverly hiding their fuzzy bits?" Why couldn't you just say "squirrels hiding their nuts?"

Author: Don Daffron
Date:   11-20-09 22:10

No squirrel can hide his nuts from Frankie Dicky.

Author: nancy drew
Date:   11-20-09 22:13

Why couldn't you just say "squirrels hiding their nuts?

What a blatantly short-sighted assertion, Frank.

Some squirrels might be intersexed, transexual or even female.

Author: nancy drew
Date:   11-20-09 22:15

No squirrel can hide his nuts from Frankie Dicky

Was Frank baiting you with his squirrel porn comment, Don?

I found a dandy photo of Eleanor Roosevelt sheathed in squirrel fur.

Are your hackles rising -- or is something else?

Author: Don Daffron
Date:   11-20-09 22:17

After Frankie is through with them they swear off sex for life – all six months of the average squirrel’s lifespan. No wonder so many squirrels commit sideways by running under cars in traffic. They can’t live with what Frankie has done to them.

Author: Frank Dickson
Date:   11-20-09 22:44

Nancy:

Some squirrels might be intersexed, transexual or even female.

Intersexed or transexual I can buy, but I don't think there are female squirrels.

Author: Frank Dickson
Date:   11-20-09 22:49

Don:

After Frankie is through with them they swear off sex for life – all six months of the average squirrel’s lifespan. No wonder so many squirrels commit sideways by running under cars in traffic. They can’t live with what Frankie has done to them.

Alright, Don, we'll play "squirrel" again. Bend over.

Author: nancy drew
Date:   11-20-09 22:51

And just how many of these furry sex slaves have you 'purchased' via kinkyrodentia.com?

... And can you recommend any other sites?

Author: nancy drew
Date:   11-20-09 22:53

Alright, Don, we'll play "squirrel" again. Bend over.

Don't start guys till I get the webcam recorder in place ...

Alrighty now. GO.

Author: Don Daffron
Date:   11-20-09 23:01

Frankie gives a new meaning to the term “squirrelly.”

Author: Frank Dickson
Date:   11-20-09 23:28

Don:

Frankie gives a new meaning to the term “squirrelly.”

Hold my nuts in your cheeks like the teabaggers, Don.

Author: Beautiful Loser
Date:   11-21-09 13:23

What a freak.

Author: Henry Domke
Date:   11-21-09 18:25

Um, I don't wan't to know.

Author: Xavier Onassis
Date:   11-22-09 14:54

Actually, the goal would be to take the site to full XXX squirrel porn. Hope that's not a problem for anyone.

Have you seen my profile pic? :O

XO

Author: nancy drew
Date:   11-22-09 22:20

Your squirrel could save the world from untimely destruction, XO.

And what does your squirrel have underneath his Superman tights? Why, I'll show you what your squirrel has on underneath his Superman tights.

<www.mcphee.com/.../april08/squirrelpants.jpg>

Author: nancy drew
Date:   11-22-09 22:21

And this is why you need a superdee duper squirrel to properly post jpgs.

Author: Lily
Date:   11-22-09 23:14

Nancy

You need to put < img src=" at the beginning, and " > at the end, but with no spaces except between the img and the src.

Author: Lily
Date:   11-22-09 23:16

Okay, that gif address didn't work. I'll try another one. Is this the picture you wanted to show?

Author: Lily
Date:   11-22-09 23:18

Neither did that one. Hmmm...interesting. Will try another.